Oregon or bust!
Matthew is missing out on our school's amazing 4th grade Oregon Trail simulation due to kids not being in school. I was planning on doing own at home, and the 4th grade teachers were encouraging kids to do so also and created an amazing online curriculum for the kiddos (I cannot tell you how much I appreciate teachers right now.. they are doing an incredible job!)
My friend Jen (mom of Ellie and Sam, Evelyn and Matthew's close friends) reached out and asked if we wanted to do something together. Of course I said YES! With Jen's help (and her amazing creativity) we did our own simulation this week! Over course of three days (and using three different parks) We stopped at and signed Independence Rock, made butter, climbed over the Rocky Mountains, hunted and walked a lot before making it to and staking our claim in Oregon! It wasn't the same as doing it with all of their classmates but we all had fun and the boys learned lots along the way!
Meet Benjamin McIntyre and Waldo Fluchel (they each came up with a trail name)
The Morris family came to Oregon with a horse cart, not a covered wagon. When Evelyn did the trail 3 years ago, Doug and the kids built a replica of it. Also, "Benjamin" is a blacksmith who is looking to use his skills to make a good living in Oregon!
We sang songs on the trail.
Yes, Evelyn and Ellie dressed up and came along.. they were both good sports!
Made it to, talked about, and signed Independence Rock, just like the real pioneers did!
The boys made their own butter. It was delicious!
Made it up and over the "Rocky Mountains"
Ready to go buffalo hunting!
The "buffalo"...haha!
Had to get some photos of my pretty girl...
We made it to Oregon! We celebrated with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
We did it! Yay!
The boys' final task was to "stake their claim" with string and wooden pegs. We hope they both are successful in the new territory..haha! :)
"Ma" was pretty proud of her boy Benjamin and was also happy to make it to the end of the trail! :)
It was a super fun week with friends, and I hope the boys will always remember this!
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